0807.912 identify the basic properties of acids and bases


Acid-any substance that releases hydrogen ions.
Ion-an atom or group of atoms that has a positive or negative charge.
pH scale- a measuring scale used to identify how acidic or basic a substance is.
Neutral-doesnt have a negative or a positive charge.
Litmus paper-identifies acid based substances
Indicator-substance that indicates the presence of an acid or a base.

external image 220px-Beakers.jpgthis is a picture of a beaker use to mix acids.
external image acids_20.jpgFigure 20 - As soon the liquid in the beacker
changes color.


(c) doc b
(c) doc b
this is a Ph scale

Litmus paper is a type of pH paper that is used to test the acidity of water-based liquids.
Litmus paper is a type of pH paper that is used to test the acidity of water-based liquids.



Figure 21 - Notice the amount
of titrating solution used.

external image acids_21.jpg


What is litmus paper?

How do you use an indicator?

What are beakers used for?

Define neutral-

pH scales measure what?



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http://www.funsci.com/fun3_en/acids/acids.htm#10

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